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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2017 file photo, Jeff Hoover looks up to the cheers from the gallery following his swearing in Frankfort, Ky. Kentucky's former Republican House speaker has been hospitalized days after resigning his leadership position amid sexual harassment allegations. A family member says Hoover had a heart-related issue and has asked for privacy until they issue a further statement. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky's former Republican House speaker has been hospitalized days after resigning his leadership position amid sexual harassment allegations.

A statement from a family member Friday morning said Jeff Hoover had a heart-related issue and asked for privacy.

Hoover, 57, acknowledged on Sunday that he was one of four lawmakers who settled a sexual harassment allegation outside of court with a member of the House Republican Caucus' staff. Hoover denied the harassment allegation. He said he sent inappropriate but consensual text messages.